LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring NBT Bank of Sidney upon the occasion of
its designation by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of
its 2012 Business of the Years Award on June 8, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments
contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of
the State of New York and individuals whose purposeful endeavors, as
involved members of the community, enhance the quality of life therein;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
NBT Bank of Sidney upon the occasion of its designation by the Sidney
Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2012 Business of the Years
Award; and
WHEREAS, NBT Bank of Sidney will be honored by the Sidney Chamber of
Commerce for its dedication and service to the Sidney community at the
Chamber's Annual Dinner, to be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge on Friday,
June 8, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The advent of the Chenango Canal in the mid 1850s brought new
prosperity to Norwich and the surrounding area; a group of business
owners, headed by Warren Newton, saw a need for a new bank in the area
and joined together to form The Bank of Norwich; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the bank weathered the Civil War, the Great
Depression and World Wars I and II; it made multiple mergers and acqui-
sitions and several name changes; National Bank and Trust of Sidney was
formed in 1978 with the acquisition of the First National Bank of
Sidney; and
WHEREAS, NBT of Sidney has been a strong asset to Sidney, not only as
a prestigious financial institution, but in their service to the people
of its community; during the recent flood, they donated 2,000 chicken
dinners to flood victims; they have purchased lifesaving defibrillators
for the Sidney Fire Department, and make annual contributions to the
Chamber of Commerce, United Way and the Boys & Girls Club of Sidney as
well as to local golf events; and
WHEREAS, NBT employees are also involved in community service through
organizations such as Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Vision 21
and Relay for Life; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize NBT Bank of
Sidney along with Clyde Birch, Jr. and his staff, for their commitment
and contributions to Sidney and its quality of life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses
such NBT Bank of Sidney are brought to our attention it is appropriate
to publicly proclaim and commend them, and their leadership and staff,
for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor NBT Bank of Sidney upon the occasion of its designation by the
Sidney Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2012 Business of the
Years Award on June 8, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Clyde Birch, Jr., Manager, NBT Bank of Sidney.